All Chapters of An Understated Dominance: Chapter 2661
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Chapter 2661
The group slowly moved along the shoreline, pebbles crunching underfoot.Tristan led the way with one hand resting on his sword hilt, his eyes sharp as he scanned the surrounding vegetation. After their encounter with the carnivorous plants, everyone remained on high alert. They didn't dare make a sound, fearing they might disturb whatever dangers lurked on the island.Milton walked beside Tristan, carrying a branch to push aside the tangled vines. His weathered fingers brushed the vine surface as he watched for danger. "Your Highness, the vegetation is getting denser here, and something feels wrong. Besides the usual plant scents in the air, there's also an underlying chill," he said in a low voice."What do you think it means?" Tristan asked quietly."I can't say for sure," Milton replied, shaking his head. "But everything on this island seems unnatural. While ordinary islands like this often have rare treasures, they shouldn't be dangerous at every turn. "We should leave t
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Chapter 2662
Tristan seemed somewhat hesitant upon hearing Milton's advice. After seeing something like that fall from the sky, it would be foolish to just walk away. Even if the crystal coffin looked unsettling, it was worth the risk.As he wavered, the sound of hurried footsteps suddenly echoed from the distance, accompanied by the sharp clatter of armor."Who's there?" he called out, spinning around. His hand pressed on the hilt of his sword as he looked warily toward the source of the noise.Milton and the soldiers immediately shifted into defensive positions, staring intently ahead. They could see a group of men advancing rapidly toward them, led by Matthias and Nathaniel. Behind them were several dozen elite soldiers, fully armed and with stern expressions."Matthias? Nathaniel?" Tristan was stunned when he saw them."What a coincidence to find you here, Tristan," Nathaniel said first, sounding surprised."We saw a golden light fall from the sky and followed it here," Matthias chimed in
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Chapter 2663
Time seemed to stop around the crater. The handsome man's eyes had suddenly snapped open inside the crystal coffin, and everyone stared in stunned silence. Those eyes held depths that no mortal gaze should possess. It was as if he had witnessed centuries of death and suffering. Just meeting that deadly stare sent hearts pounding and chilled everyone to the bone.Just when they thought nothing could be more terrifying, the man, Thymaleon, stirred slightly. To their surprise, he rose from the coffin. His body rose through the air as though gravity no longer bound him, and he hovered around six feet above the pit.His white robes billowed in the sunlight, outlining his tall, lean frame. A faint glow seemed to surround him, making him look like an immortal being. His contemptuous gaze swept over the panicked crowd below, like someone watching insects crawl beneath his feet.Tristan exchanged a quick look with his brothers. In Matthias and Nathaniel's faces, he saw his own shock and un
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Chapter 2664
Tristan, Matthias, and Nathaniel ran desperately. They constantly glanced back over their shoulders, terrified that the horrifying man might suddenly catch up to them.Only after they had run several miles and left the crater far behind did they finally slow their pace. They gasped for breath, and their faces still showed they hadn't recovered from the shock.Nathaniel leaned against a large tree, his complexion noticeably pale. "What… What kind of monster was that? How could anyone possess such terrifying power?" he blurted.Tristan shook his head. "I don't know… But I'm certain he's definitely not human. I'm afraid we've gotten ourselves into serious trouble this time."Matthias gripped his longsword tightly and said grimly, "Now isn't the time to discuss it. We must leave this place as quickly as possible and find a safe location. There's no telling if that monster might suddenly pursue us."The three brothers exchanged looks. Fear lingered in each of their eyes. They never sto
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Chapter 2665
An earth-shattering explosion echoed across the sky, causing the entire Elysium Isle to shake violently.When the golden sword aura struck the enormous palm, a blinding flash erupted. It was as brilliant as the sun, forcing everyone to look away.Shockwaves spread outward with the force of an avalanche. Towering old trees were ripped from the earth as rock and debris became deadly missiles. The ground split apart, opening black chasms that seemed to swallow light itself.Tristan, Matthias, and Nathaniel were blasted backward by the aftershock. They slammed into the ground hard and coughed up blood. Despite their injuries, they forced themselves to look up toward the source of the brilliant light.Above them, the golden sword aura and giant palm remained in a deadlock. Golden light wove together with the white radiance from the palm. The two forces clashed with a sharp, sizzling sound.Thymaleon's face showed surprise for the first time. He frowned slightly, looking toward where th
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Chapter 2666
Dustin smiled as his fingers traced the cloud patterns carved into his sword scabbard. He said calmly, "Since you have awakened from your slumber, why are you angry with mortals?"His gaze swept over the white light surrounding Thymaleon. Those clear eyes seemed to pierce right through him, as if they could read the centuries written in his very bones.Dustin's sword absorbed the sunlight's warmth, and the turquoise stones along its scabbard seemed to pulse with soft light. A gentle fragrance of herbs and wood drifted from the blade, which was the complete opposite of the harsh, ancient power that surrounded the handsome man.Thymaleon's surprise deepened. Since being awakened from the slumber, only a few days had passed.Apart from being disturbed by that earlier sword aura, he'd avoided all contact with mortals. Yet somehow Dustin knew about his long slumber. That level of insight forced Thymaleon to reassess who he was dealing with."You know who I am?" he asked curiously.The
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Chapter 2667
The crane dissolved into a cloud of blood, and the camp fell into a deathly silence. Judith's scream caught in her throat as she gripped the dagger so tightly her knuckles went white. Just moments ago, she had admired the crane's graceful movements. Now she watched in horror as the blood drifted on the wind, and white feathers mixed with bits of flesh fell across the grass. The sight sent a bone-deep chill down her spine, making her shiver."Ms. Linsor, thank goodness you stopped me. Otherwise…" she trailed off.If she had taken another step closer, she would have ended up like the crane, reduced to nothing more than a cloud of blood. The realization filled her with lingering dread.With a grim expression, Grace said, "That's what makes mental confrontations between high-level experts so terrifying. Their mental energy has reached the point where it can form physical domains. "Anything alive that wanders in gets crushed to nothing, like a bug underfoot. There won't even be bones
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Chapter 2668
Thymaleon's eyes narrowed, his expression growing more serious. "You've got some skill.""You're not bad yourself," Dustin replied.His face remained calm, though surprise flickered inside. Since breaking through to the realm of terrestrial immortals, he'd never met an opponent who could withstand even a single exchange. He hadn't expected to encounter someone at his level in Elysium Isle."Come again!" Thymaleon barked.White light gathered around him once more. The shattered whale phantom didn't vanish. Instead, it split into thousands of silver-white fish. Their fins gleamed with sharp edges as they darted through the water, weaving an airtight net of light.With a flick of his fingers, the net snapped shut. The fish shrieked in unison and rushed toward Dustin's sword platform. Their passage tore thin cracks through the seawater.Dustin's gaze sharpened. He turned his wrist, and his sword carved three smooth arcs. The platform beneath him shot nearly 1,000 feet into the air.
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Chapter 2669
Two blinding beams of light exploded by the lakeside like miniature suns. The world dimmed, and even the howling wind seemed to freeze.Thymaleon's body shuddered. A line of brilliant crimson slid slowly from his left nostril, spreading across his robe like an eerie blood flower. He reflexively raised his hand, then brushed past his nose and stared at the blood staining his fingertips. His normally cold eyes filled instantly with rage.He had never suffered such humiliation. Not only had he failed to suppress his opponent in their mental energy clash, but he had also been the one left injured."Go to hell!" Thymaleon's roar cracked like thunder. The white light around him flared brighter. The clear sky darkened suddenly as roiling clouds gathered. Purple lightning writhed through the darkness like serpents, crackling sharply.He raised a single hand to the storm, palm aimed at the churning clouds. His remaining spiritual energy surged in wild resonance with the thunder ripping
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Chapter 2670
Dustin exhaled sharply, relief washing over him. He had finally dealt with it. Facing an opponent at his own level for the first time was no easy task.Even stranger, there was some peculiar power inside Thymaleon's body, much unlike a grandmaster's internal energy. It was a completely different kind of energy, something that defied description. Either way, the threat was eliminated.Footsteps sounded in the distance.Grace and the others emerged cautiously from the edge of the forest. Their eyes swept over the devastation, and fear lingered in their expressions.The clash of lightning and sword aura had been so intense that even distant observers felt as if their hearts were being crushed.As they approached the battlefield, they saw scorched earth still warm beneath their feet. The lake water along the shore had been stained red, and the metallic tang of blood hung in the air. Everything spoke silently of how brutal the fight had been.Judith hurried to Dustin's side. She stare
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